Off the Scale Unfiltered

Eye balling, guestimating and flat out lying to yourself can lead you down a path that you don't want to go. We talk about the importance of tracking and unfortunately that includes weighing & measuring your food. For some, this is a non-negotiable part of their life and for others it is a chore that they resist. #dgym.mtl Log Often, Lose More:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6647027/Derek Lucianiwww.dgymtraining.com

Per usual we are all over the place today but we do discuss metabolic adaptations, what we want to aim for in 5-10 years and why reaching and maintaining good health is so important. #offthescale #stayinghealthy #thereadystatepodcast #themovementpodcast #avoidthenursinghome #liftingover50 #liftheavyshit #maintenanceafterweightloss

Today we discuss the difficulties faced when the scale says one thing but what we see in the mirror says another. We also tackle the challenges we face riding that fine line between staying in a deficit and going over. #weightlossmaintenance #weightlosssuccess #burnthefatfeedthemuscle #healthyliving

We are chatting it up about maintenance calories, setting boundaries, more fit bit frustrations and astrology charts...yep we squirreled big time.

Ending a "diet", challenge, program can result in a multitude of feelings....but avoiding the regain and the perilous all or nothing mindset can be difficult. So we gab about it this week. #afterthediet #afterthechallenge #allornothing #beyondthescale #burnthefatfeedthemuscle #habitchange #perimenopause #postmenopause #avoidingweightgain #buildingmuscleafter50

We do a lot of laughing and commiserating in this episode. Stuff we think but don't always say out loud...let it roar.

This week we chat with Michelle who has been in the competitive realm of fitness for the last 30 years. She shares her story and how even at her level she has some of the same struggles that well do. It is a great listen.

We are literally all over the place today with a potpourri of topics. It's cawfee tawk...we are verklempt...talk amongst yourselves...

Phew...something that most of us do on the regular...overthink. This week we chat about how we both are doing this and how we need to embrace the wins and acknowledge that we are already there and just need to ride it out.

Today we chat with Sam who has experienced a 140 pound weight loss pairing GLP-1's with hard work in the gym and equally rewarding work on her mindset. This is a candid and heartfelt conversation that sheds a more positive light on GLP-1's as well as reminding us that while our journey's may differ, we all want the same result...a healthier and stronger body and mind. Peter Attia & Dr. Mike discuss GLP-1's and Bodybuilding:https://youtu.be/h_6i71Guu_o?si=v04o0v5N6XkA3S66

This week we welcome Shana's husband John and Bridget's husband Brian to the podcast. They share what has been working for them and where their journey has landed them. Forgive the bit of technical difficulty with Bridget's sound and some confusion with the script...otherwise it is a great episode!

This week we sit down and chat with Leo who has successfully lost over 235 pounds and maintained it. His story is truly moving and this episode will leave you inspired to start to make true change in your life for the better. Please be sure to subscribe to our channel and share on your social media!Leo's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeosLifeTransformations@leodecillis on Instagram

Why should we strength/resistance train? How many reps/sets? It's all so overwhelming. We dive in a bit this week and share what we do. See below for some additional recommended insight....Bret Contreras at home glute workout:https://youtu.be/rguEilBV5mk?si=IeEECLXwQuvx_1AVJaime Haines (Pilates): https://www.jaimehaines.com/Gray Cook Deadlift Mini Demo:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ile7azMZpLAJeremy Ethier:www.builtwithscience.com

This week we are joined by a fellow member of the Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle Inner Circle. Ursula shares her story with us and is an inspiration especially for women over 50 as proof that change of both body and mind can happen!

How often are we making excuses for quitting or never even starting at all? We hold ourselves back with negative reinforcing self-talk. Sometimes it takes some harshness to get us to wake up and see the light.

Unlock your potential by organizing your mind and space! 🧠✨ Sharing our thoughts on getting rid of mental and physical clutter and removing unwanted and unneeded chronic stress wherever possible. Please subscribe, download and like our podcast to help us grow!! We appreciate you!@offthescaleunfiltered#MindsetMatters #GetOrganized"

We are entering the last week of the Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle Summer 2025 challenge..now what??? Eat all the food you haven't eaten in the past 12 weeks?? Heck, No! We give you some tips on how to get back into a non-diet mode. You know, the lifestyles changes you created during the 12 weeks, they should be your good habits now.

Welcome to Off the Scale Unfiltered Podcast! We are Bridget and Shana and we want to share our story about how we lost weight as well as navigate these unchartered waters of maintenance! And as the title implies, it is unfiltered!

We are talking about our goals for 2026, starting the January Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle Challenge, and a myriad of other things that we do to help us on our journey.

We share who we are listening to on our own journeys! Both:@tomvenuto, @thereadystate, @drlaynenortonpodcast, @bretcontreras1, @athleanx, @rpstrength, @drmikeisraetel, @xtinecardenas, @dgy.mtl, @bradschoenfeldphd, @drgabriellelyonShana:@leanminded, @tom.morrison.training, @fyndafit or @julia.reppel, @kaleighacohen, @danalinnbailey, @builtwithscience, @megsquats, @idabergfoth, @fs.pod, @liftinglindsay, @ericrobertsfitness, @acliciae, @_juliarene, @dr.christle, @thesoberbodybuilder, @coach.frizzle, @shredhappensBridget:@FMStv, @functionalmvmt, @discoverimi, @jenicemattek2241, @drstacysims, @billcampbellphd, @rickbhullarfitness, @brookbushinstitute, @hubermanlab, @joeroganexperience

Oh boy..the holidays sure do take their toll on our consistency and resilience but it doesn't have to be a permanent issue. We discuss some strategies that we can all implement to make the next few weeks less destructive. #burnthefatfeedthemuscle #tomvenutohttps://www.burnthefatinnercircle.com/

This week we talk about the importance of consistency.We discuss appreciation for the baby steps that lead us towards our goals. The importance of logging if you want to truly be honest with yourself and how to make it through the next few weeks without gaining another 5 lbs.

Today we are joined by another friend by the name of Mark from the Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle Inner Circle. Mark has spent his life honing his mental and physical wellness. He now teaches what he has learned to others through coaching and today he shares with us some of his secrets to living his healthiest life. #burnthefatfeedthemuscleinnercircle 

Today we talk to Mark who is a previous 1st place winner in the Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle Challenge.  Mark shares his journey and how he has continued to recomp his body and how he has changed his life for the better. https://www.burnthefatinnercircle.com/

This week we are joined by Sarah who shares her journey with Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle and how she has finally figured out how to be the healthiest version of herself. 

This week we are joined by Crystal who shares her journey and how it led her to winning the 3rd place Women's title in the Summer 2025 Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle Challenge. She shares what she is currently doing to maintain and stay moving in a healthy direction. 

This week we are joined by Janice who successfully lost 90 lbs over 12 years ago and has maintained as well as changed her life path in a multitude of ways.  Listen to find out what she does to continue in a positive way on her wellness journey. 

This week we discuss our celebrations as well as some unexpected events that we had to work around. Bridget shares her excitement over a recipe she found and Shana gives mad props to The Griffin in Lewiston, NY and Bridget for Oakstone in Winchester, VA.Shana also talks about the program she is doing through Dana Linn Bailey and as usual we reference Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle website/program that has many of the recipes that Shana uses. https://downshiftology.com/recipes/barbacoa/https://www.griffongastropub.com/https://www.oakstonepizza.com/https://dlbdailyapp.com/https://www.burnthefatinnercircle.com/

We just chat it up today and discuss the changes we have made to keep us moving in the right direction. 

We are discussing how it often feels that we are never happy with our success or achievements because we are looking for "perfection". Perfection is elusive so at what point can we appreciate where we are and how we look while continuing to hone and change.  Why don't we see ourselves in our mind the way that others see us or even what we see in the mirror. 

This week we talk about the fact that motivation is fluid and that we can't depend on it to keep us moving towards our goals.